Galicia, a story in the world explores the reality of and relationship between the historical territory of Galicia and other countries and civilisations, as well as its impact on crucial historical events. It thus destroys the myth of isolation and periphery. Conceived as the first major international exhibition organised by the Regional Government of Galicia for the “Xacobeo” Holy Year of St James in 2021, and curated by Manuel Gago Mariño, it argues that Galicia can be seen as a vantage point from which to tell the story of the universe, and as a people wanting to participate in the world.

Jewels of universal heritage brought together in a single exhibition: the Book of Invasions, the Kennicott Bible, the Vatican's 'Calixtine Codex', the Saint of Asorey... more than three hundred works from places such as Oxford, Cambridge, Dublin, Rome, Lisbon, Buenos Aires or Montevideo. A journey through the four cardinal points discovering the myths, histories and memories that forged the Galician identity during millennia.

An interactive journey

Through augmented reality, virtual reality or systems of sensory presence, Galicia, a story in the world uses technology to expand objects and bring them into our present, allowing visitors to experience the story at first hand.

This Santiago night experience includes many activities to live the evening atmosphere in Santiago through restaurants, pubs and typical Queimada. You will be doing all of this with an expert local guide. The tour takes around 4-hours starting at 18:00 with a special tour to discover the city by night (noite, in Galician language) and hear about the legends and stories of spirits and witches. 

At 20:15, have dinner in a typical Galician restaurant tasting the most famous dishes. Dinner includes entrées, drinks and the choice of fish or meat as a main meal. At the end of the dinner, a surprise awaits you. You will experience one of the most mystical Galician experiences - Queimada, a burning drink that was, and still is, known because of its magical properties to take away the bad spirits.

 Afterwards, visit a typical pub in the historical town at 22:00 with live music and enjoy the nightlife in Santiago de Compostela (Pub O Momo, A Casa das Crechas).

Reservation is required

Discover the secrets of Santiago de Compostela on this walking tour. This experience will take around 4-hours with different activities.

Have a walking tour around the city and visit the historical town (Zona Vieja) and Alameda Park with the best views of the cathedral. Then, enjoy appetizers at a famous restaurant called A Moha, in Rúa Nova, where you will try the most delicious Spanish omelette in the city with Galician wine or beer (soft drinks are also available such as soda, juice and water). Lunch in a typical Galician restaurant with one of the most famous Galician dishes known as “Pulpo á feira” (Galician octopus).

Visit inside the Cathedral of Santiago and see the saint’s grave, hug the main sculpture of Saint James and walk around its chapels. Afterwards, have coffee at the Airas Nunes, the best place in town for chocolate cake.

Travel from Santiago de Compostela to the Rías Baixas on a full-day tour that goes through the Galician region of Spain.

Start off in the capital city of Pontevedra, with a vibrating life in the old part of town, Walking a route by the narrow side streets of the historical centre.
Continue on to Combarro, a village known for its archaeological heritage, It´s a picturesque village of "Combarro" the most significant site in Combarro are the Hórreos (typical Galician granaries).

Arriving next in O Grove, board a catamaran that will take you along the Ría de Arousa. Learn about the mussel production in the area and how the river is used as a hatchery. You will have the opportunity to taste this delicacy, along with samples of Albariño wine y tasting of mussels.

After your boat trip, stop and enjoy free time to get lunch. 

Then continue to the capital of the Albariño, Cambados. 

Finally back to Santiago, arriving at 18:30 (aprox)

Santiago: salida en bus a las 9:15 desde la Iglesia del Pilar

Parada Muxía: visita de esta villa para conocer uno de los santuarios marinos con más tradición de Galicia, “Nosa Señora da Barca” situado en un emplazamiento espectacular a orillas del mar. Lugar donde la tradición cuenta que tuvo lugar la aparición de la Virgen al apóstol Santiago.

Parada Fisterra: el fin del mundo antiguo. Lugar donde los peregrinos que vienen Compostela se encuentran con la inmensidad del océano.  Visita de su Faro, el más importante de la Costa da Morte, guía de los barcos por sus peligrosas aguas.

Parada Ézaro: visita de la espectacular cascada del río Xallas, que atraviesa Ézaro para terminar desembocando en el mar en cascada, único caso en Europa. Desde su mirador se puede disfrutar de una panorámica impresionante del pueblo y su costa.

Parada Muros: tiempo libre para comer y visita de la zona antigua y el puerto de esta villa marinera, reflejo de la cultura y tradición gallega donde el mar es protagonista. Llaman la atención sus casas con soportales y galerías y su ambiente pintoresco.

Parada Pontemaceira: lugar de paso de los peregrinos que se dirigen hacia Fisterra, Ponte Maceira es un pequeño pueblo con historia. Su puente medieval sobre el río Tambre y la vegetación que lo rodean crean un ambiente evocador,  cargado de leyendas.

Regreso aproximado a las 17:30

Take a day to get to know the Costa da Morte and the most rugged Atlantic coast facade in Galicia. Discover places of unique and stately beauty, such as Ponte Maceira, Cascada del Ézaro, Cape Finisterre Lighthouse and the Castle of Vimianzo.

The The first stop is in Pontemaceira, which is famous for its medieval bridge of the 14º century.  After it, you will discover the waterfall of Ézaro it is the only waterfall in Europe where fresh water pours directly into ocean. Makes it an unusual place worth visiting! 

See Cape Finisterre Lighthouse, the westernmost area of Europe. Since ancient times, this place was considered by the Romans to be the end of the earth. Here you can enjoy stunning views of the cliffs, brave the waters of the Atlantic, and also take some free time for lunch in the town of Finisterre.

After lunch, the journey reaches Muxía,  a typical fishing village. This village, known as ground zero of the Prestige disaster, summarizes and combines the elements that make this area: stone and water. The granite is present, whether the rocks on which sits the venerable sanctuary of the Virgen de la Barca, a baroque building built in the 11th-century chapel with a balcony facing towards the sea or by the famous "pedra of abalar" or ”pedra dos cadrís ". Even in the imposing sculpture O Berro, the stone expresses what was felt at that tragic November 2002.

And finally, discover the Vimianzo Castle, a fortress built in the 12th century, it is home to a large sample of local crafts including bobbin lace, silver, basketry, and linen.

Do not miss the opportunity to discover one of the most unique areas of Galicia

Una experiencia única que nos permite conocer un lado oculto de Santiago de Compostela, su pasado templario. Visitaremos sus lugares de culto, su legado, su simbología presente en calles y monumentos...La "guinda del pastel" será la visita a un templo inigualable en su peculiar arquitectura al menos en toda España, la Colegiata de Nuestra Señora "la Mayor y la Real" de Sar. 

Guided tour inside the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the Cathedral's Museum. Discover the different parts of this famous building: the remains of the original Romanesque Cathedral, the workshop of Mestre Mateo, works of art belonging to the Cathedral, the cloister, the Chapter Hall ...

A personalized guided tour that will allow you to discover in depth the secrets of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in a pleasant way.

We will explain the major works of art, the different units of the building, we will embrace the Apostle, visiting his grave, the famous Corticela ... A tour of an hour and a half to deepen both the history of the city of Santiago as in its own cathedral.

Reservation is required

The Hotel of the Catholic Monarchs was born as a Pilgrim's Hospital and in this tour we invite the visitor to discover all its dependencies: royal halls, cloisters, dependencies where the sufferers were cared for, the Royal Chapel ...

Discover why this building is one of the most important in Santiago de Compostela.

We invite you to tour Santiago de Compostela with a practical AUDIO-GUIDE/CARD SYSTEM. Using your own mobile device, organising your time to suit yourself, you can repeat the tour as often as you want and without having to download any application.

In order to access the audio-guide, you just have to scan the QR code that appears on our cards or enter the code on the indicated website.

Guided by the audio track, images, texts and location maps, you can tour Santiago de Compostela’s most emblematic sites, discovering their history, traditions and rich heritage.

Itinerary: Obradoiro-Square, Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, The Cathedral’s Façade, The Cathedral’s Interior, Plaza de la Inmaculada, Monastery of San Martin Pinario, Church of Saint Paio de Antealtares, Plaza de la Quintana, Plaza de las Platerias, Rúa do Vilar, O Toural Square, Plaza de la Universidad / University Square, Plaza de Abastos, Galician Center of Contemporary Art and Convent of Santo Domingo de Bonaval, Bonaval Park, Church of Las Ánimas, Plaza de Cervantes, Casa de la Troya, Church of San Martin Pinario, Colegio de Fonseca, Rua do Franco, Alameda Park.

Cards available at our tourist office.

If you are currently planning what to do on your visit to Santiago de Compostela, there is one place to visit that's a must: Secret Gaiás. Closely accompanied by one of our guides, you will get to know in depth the history and the key points of the Cidade da Cultura. Discover through this exclusive visit, the Gaiás: Centre Museum,  Galician Library and Archives and Hejduk Towers.

Get closer to the complexity of this infrastructure by accessing spaces that are usually not open to the public, such as the underground gallery that communicates the complex, the overhead coverings of the buildings or the sophisticated bibliographic storage spaces. Enjoy the panorama of Compostela from the Bosque de Galicia viewing platform and relax in the Xardín do Teatro, surrounded by nature. A complete tour to explore one of the most unique contemporary infrastructures in Spain.

“Between two rivers, one of which is called Sar and the other Sarela, is the city of Compostela, the most blessed and exalted of the cities of Spain,” said the Codex Calixtino.

From the historic city to the outskirts, the new tourist train route brings us closer to some of Santiago’s most outstanding parks, university campuses and historic neighborhoods like Sar and Conxo. The stop system allows you to get off to visit important architectural works from Romanesque to contemporary times, such as the Colegiata de Sar and the City of Culture on Mount Gaiás, or embark on the route of the Brañas de Sar through a rural Santiago.

Tour Itinerary(*): Praza do Obradoiro (DEPARTURE), Avda. Xoán XXIII, Burgo das Nacións-Parque da Música en Compostela (STOP), Avda. de Castelao, Praza da Paz, San Caetano, Avda. Camiño Francés, Rúa de Roma-Parque de Carlomagno (STOP), Rúa de Londres, Rúa das Fontes de Sar, Rúa Diego Bernal-Multiusos / Cidade da Cultura (STOP), Rúa Ponte de Sar, Rúa de Sar-Colexiata (STOP), Rúa Curros Enríquez, Rúa Bernardo Barreiro, Rúa Clara Campoamor, Rúa Escultor Camilo Otero-Parque Eugenio Granell (STOP), Rúa de María Miramontes, Avda. de Ferrol, Avda. de Romero Donallo, Avda. Mestre Mateo, Rúa Jenaro de la Fuente, Estrada de San Lourenzo-Carballeira (STOP), Avda. das Burgas, Rúa Campiño da Ferradura, Rúa Pombal, Rúa San Clemente, Rúa da Trinidade, Rúa das Carretas, Costa de San Francisco, Praza do Obradoiro (FINAL STOP).

(*Subject to change)

Go on a JOURNEY THAT WILL SURPRISE YOU: go around the old town, discover gardens featuring designer architecture and enjoy panoramic views of the monumental quarter and the Cathedral.

Tour Itinerary(*): Praza do Obradoiro, Rúa San Francisco, Costa San Francisco, Rúa Entrerríos, Rúa das Galeras, Poza de Bar, Rúa Joaquín Díaz Rábago, Avda. da Coruña, Mirador da Alameda, Rúa Pombal, Campo da Estrela, Rúa da Senra, Rúa da Virxe da Cerca, Rúa de San Pedro, Rúa da Angustia, Rúa de Bonaval, Rúa Valle-Inclán, San Roque, Santa Clara, Rúa dos Basquiños, Pastoriza, Praza da Paz, Avda. de Castelao, Burgo das Nacións, Avda. Xoán XXIII, Praza do Obradoiro.

(*Subject to change)

Discover the best way to visit Santiago de Compostela. Walk around its streets, find its secrets, learn the history… We will walk through the Old Town, first around the cathedral and then through the narrow streets of the city. We will visit also the Market and the famous Alameda Garden, where you can se the most beautiful view of the Cathedral.

Where to eat, where to take the best pictures, where to go out at night, what is the top 10 in Santiago? Come to the Freetour and you will see it! You also decide the Price!

Visitaremos de la mano de la Meiga Volandeira los lugares más secretos y mágicos de la ciudad: antiguos cementerios de peregrinos, cruceros, iglesias de ánimas, cementerios abandonados...

La Meiga te adentrará en un Santiago diferente, lleno de magia y superstición. 

La visita dura una hora y media, eso sí... ¡Es para los más atrevidos!